Tennis star Emma Raducanu will be ‘questioning relationships’ and is tipped to ditch her entourage after undergoing surgery on her hands and ankle. Former British No 1 Andrew Castle says that the 2021 US Open winner will be questioning those around her during a break in action after a quick rise to stardom.
At just 18years old Raducanu entered Flushing Meadows as a relative unknown, winning three qualifying matches to earn her place in the main draw. In a remarkable run, the world No 150 won her next seven matches without losing a set to win her first Grand Slam.
Since the incredible victory Raducanu has attracted a host of sponsorship deals, but failed to replicate her heroics on the court. Last season the British No 1 was hampered by injuries and her recurring wrist injury contributed to a first-round defeat at the Miami Open.
A right wrist tendinitis problem resulted in the 20-year-old withdrawing from the Madrid Open and dropping out of the world’s top 100 rankings. Castle, who never made it past the third round in a major singles competition, says Raducanu’s quick rise to stardom will result in her questioning her relationships during a prolonged break which could span the season.
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He told Tennis 365: “She went front unknown to Grand Slam champion and all the madness that goes with it. She would have asked who are my friends? How am I interacting with them and are they interacting with me because I’m famous?
“Relationships with family members, her new status in the world, a dramatically changed financial situation. My message would be just relax. Give her some time and try and enjoy it all.” Raducanu seems to have taken Castle’s advice and shared a light-hearted update from her hospital bed on Friday after she underwent her second of three surgeries.
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